Architecture for Beginners

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to architecture, designed for students, beginners, and anyone curious about the built environment. It covers the fundamentals of architecture, the scope of the profession, and how architectural thinking shapes buildings, cities, and everyday spaces.

The course begins by explaining what architecture is, its historical evolution, and the subjects typically studied in a Bachelor of Architecture program. Learners are introduced to essential skills such as architectural sketching, along with an overview of career paths available to architecture students.

To build design awareness, the course explores the works of influential contemporary architects such as Zaha Hadid, Bjarke Ingels, and Rem Koolhaas, highlighting their design philosophies and iconic projects. Learners will also engage with key architectural ideas including innovative concepts, blobitecture, and tropical architecture, helping them understand how climate, technology, and creativity influence design.

Through building design case studies—including school and hotel design—the course demonstrates how architectural principles are applied in real projects. It concludes by discussing current trends in architecture, the evolving role of the architect, and the relationship between architecture and urban design.

Who this course is for:

• Aspiring architecture students

• First-year architecture and design students

• Anyone considering a career in architecture

• Design enthusiasts interested in buildings and cities

Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge required. This course is ideal for absolute beginners.

By the end of the course, learners will have a strong foundational understanding of architecture, its practice, and its future directions.